On Mar 25, 10:20*pm, 5Z wrote:
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Of course, given the option to analyze the situation before it happens is a HUGE help for us, which this pilot didn't get! *I've had to think quickly on a few occasions, and although the outcome was always acceptable, I could easily do much better if given a second chance.

-Tom

A power failure ( or rope break ) on take off DOES give you the option
to analyze beforehand. A continuous thought is "where will I go if
the power fails ( or rope breaks ) NOW".

You can even stand on the airport and survey the local landing options
before taking off.

Todd
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